MakeMKV on Manjaro/Arch

makemkv-manjaro-arch.md

Install MakeMKV

sudo pacman -Sy yay   # easy tool to help install AUR packages
yay makemkv
# select aur/makemkv and aur/makemkv-libaacs and install them

Set up drive access

sudo usermod -G optical -a $USER   # grants current user access to the optical drive
sudo modprobe sg   # load the 'sg' (SCSI Generic) module
echo 'sg' | sudo tee /etc/modules-load.d/sg.conf   # ensures sg will load on future boots

Now log out and back in so your new group membership will take effect

Start MakeMKV

use makemkv or search for 'MakeMKV' in your DE's menus. Don't forget to register!